An occult term or title signifying an initiate that has consciously
achieved the highest attainment in the mastery of psychic powers. A magus may be referred to as an adept too. Occasionally
the title is associated with the Great White Brotherhood (see Hermetic
Order of the Golden Dawn), which supposedly exerts great influence over
mankind. Also, the title applies to a person reaching the highest stage
of yoga. In Theosophy the initiates believes
adept means the person has passed through the fifth stage of initiation.
A.G.H.